In rural Tanzania, there was little oversight of local democracy until a brave project brought news to the people, writes Ben Taylor Read more »
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The challenges we face after a year of living dangerously
The Journalism Foundation is only a month old, but already we are firmly on the radar for organisations and individuals who are seeking support Read more »
The battle to keep investigative journalism alive
Investigations by journalists into the conduct of those who hold power are essential to a fully functioning democracy. But investigative journalism is expensive, writes Naomi Westland Read more »
The war is over, but the battle for Libya’s free press is still to be won
The window of time between keeping unbiased independent news organisations and going back to square one – to state-owned biased media – is limited and depends on how soon experts can step in, writes Suliman Ali Zway Read more »
Find out more about The Journalism Foundation
The Journalism Foundation is an independent charitable foundation which promotes, develops and sustains free and independent journalism throughout the world. We believe that a free press is an essential instrument of a stable society, and the aim of The Journalism Foundation is to demonstrate how journalism can be a force for good by supporting projects which have a direct and positive effect on people’s lives. Read more »
Hunger to learn how to report in a democracy
The president of the Tunisian journalists’ union recognises the need for change. The Journalism Foundation is working to help further their skills in reporting public life in a democracy Read more »
Messages of support for The Journalism Foundation
In the weeks leading up to the Foundation’s launch, commendations from figures across the political and cultural landscape have been flowing in. A selection have been collected below. Read more »
Interview: The power of a free press in Kano, Nigeria
In a country with high poverty, poor education and the threat of terrorism, journalism is integral to moves towards peace, security and the proliferation of democracy, writes Emily Short Read more »